Brief Description

Exceptional Sandstone Residence

Built Circa 1820

Beautifully appointed and maintained

Indoor Heated Swimming pool

Four Bedrooms Four En Suites

Large Landscaped Gardens

Three car Garage

Viewing Strictly by appointment only

Full Description

Bradshaw Henderson are delighted to offer this charming sandstone residence situated in a glorious rural area and enjoying far reaching views across Wirral to Liverpool Bay. Highly sought after location close West Kirby centre.

Garden
Built c.1820 and retaining original features. Hall, cloaks w.c. & b, sitting room. 25' drawing room, dining room, study, 28' kitchen/breakfast room, conservatory, utility, 4 beds including master bedroom with en-suite, Three further en suites, family shower room, large gardens with sunny aspect and excellent privacy. Superb swimming pool complex in Scandinavian style log cabin. Directions: From the Caldy roundabout proceed towards Frankby up Montgomery Hill. Just after the ridge of the hill turn left into Birch Heys and ‘Birch Cottage’ is then at the far end of the lane and on the left hand side. A rare opportunity arises to purchase a unique sandstone cottage with origins from 1820. The cottage is built from local red sandstone and has a slate roof. The property has been skilfully extended and now provides exceptionally generous sized accommodation with very spacious rooms The gardens are a particular feature of the property and have been beautifully landscaped and include a large York stone flagged court-yard area which adjoins the cottage. Birch Heys is a quiet unmade lane which has slowly developed over the years and is comprised principally of farmhouse style properties. It is bordered by glorious open countryside and is also close to Royden Park. Frankby is a conservation area and has a local pub. West Kirby and Heswall centres are within a few minutes drive and offer an excellent range of schools.

Reception Hall
Twin Panelled entrance door, with oak flooring, exposed sandstone wall, radiator and store cupboard.

Cloakroom
With White suite suite comprising close coupled wc, wash basin radiator and oak flooring.

Reception Hall/Bar 7.54m(24'9)x4.70m(15'5)
with window to front, radiator, exposed beam ceiling, exposed sandstone wall, under stair store cupboard, Bar area, part oak flooring.

Lounge 7.62m(25')x7.06m(23'2)
with oriel window, twin glazed French windows opening to garden, brick farmhouse style fireplace with cast iron wood burning stove, two radiators, exposed sandstone wall, down lighters beam ceiling.

Dining Room 4.98m(16'4)x3.10m(10'2)
With window to rear, radiator, exposed sandstone feature wall, ceiling beams, glass fronted display cabinet, serving hatch with doors to bar area.

Pantry Area 3.28m(10'9)x2.44m(8')
with window radiator, ceiling beams, granite work top to window area.

Kitchen 8.69m(28'6)x3.10m(10'2)
Fitted to a very high specification bespoke by AFH cabinet makers of Neston in Oak with Granite work surfaces, stainless steel sink unit, base and wall units comprising cupboards drawers. Aga cooker as fitted with Ceramic hob and Aga canopy over, Amtico travertine flooring, built in dishwasher, radiator, Hotpoint 3/4 height refrigerator, Breakfast bar area. Windows to compliment this super kitchen giving a wonderful light environment

Utility Room 3.35m(11')x2.03m(6'8)
with window light and power points plumbing for washing machine.

Conservatory/Lounge 7.01m(23')x2.90m(9'6)
With window to side, radiator, velux roof window, exposed sandstone wall.

Laundry/Hobby Room 2.24m(7'4)x3.23m(10'7)
With window to rear, with laminate flooring.

First Floor
Approached from Bar/Hall area via turned staircase with oak spindled balustrade to the landing with window enjoying far reaching aspects, circular window, radiator, exposed sandstone wall.

Master Bedroom 6.20m(20'4)x3.48m(11'5)
with window to rear and side, two radiators, loft access, built in wardrobes, and beam ceiling.

En Suite
with White suite comprising, wc, elliptical oval shaped bath, wash basin, window to rear shower cubicle with impulse jet shower, travertine floor tiling, radiator.

Bedroom 2 2.77m(9'1)x3.10m(10'2)
with window , with built in wardrobes, radiator, door off to en suite with wc, wash basin, shower with tiled walls and impulse shower.

Bedroom 3 5.03m(16'6)x3.25m(10'8)
with front and rear window, radiator, exposed sandstone wall, beam ceiling.

En Suite
with wash basin, wc, ceramic floor and wall tiling, built in wardrobes with mirror doors, access to loft. Door leads to:-

Bedroom 4
With window to side and rear, radiator, adjoining dressing room/store area.

En Suite
fitted in White with wash basin, wc, shower, radiator, ceramic wall and floor tiling.

Outside
Extensive gravelled driveway with turning area and ample additional parking for numerous cars, boats, caravans etc., Triple Garage. Delightful rear garden with sunny aspect and being exceptionally private. Large court-yard area with York stone flags and outside tap, water feature, large Deck/Sunbathing/relaxing area, with water feature. Extensive lawned area with superb flowering cherry tree and numerous mature shrubs and heather gardens. To the far end of the garden there is a large bank with a feature dry river bed. Swimming pool complex in Scandinavian style log cabin measuring approximately 19 metres x 9 metres. The log cabin has been built to a high specification and has double glazed windows and tiled floor and from a safety aspect it is totally secure. The complex includes, Entrance lobby – Leisure area / Sitting room / Kitchen 18’ max. x 13’2 twin double glazed French windows opening to garden and access to pool, stainless steel sink. Pool area – approximately 44’ x 30’ Tiled Swimming Pool - measuring 11 metres x 6 metres and approximately 1 metre varying to 1.5 metres in depth. Non-slip tiled surround, three sets of double glazed French windows opening to garden, roof lights. Tiled Shower Cubicle – with two shower heads. Inner hall – Two cloakrooms both with w.c. & basin. Male & Female changing rooms – with double glazed window and bench seats. Pump room – with two gas fired central heating boilers, heat exchanger, circulating pumps and dehumidifier.